OFF SHORE TACKLE · Electronics & Boating
Off Shore OR18 Snapper Adjustable Tension Device
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- Item weight
- 9.07 g
- Product dimensions
- 6.46 x 3.23 x 0.67 inches
Quick take
A tension-adjustable snapper device that mounts on trolling planer boards to control lure release on fish strikes.
The Off Shore Tackle OR18 Snapper is an adjustable-tension release that clips onto an Off Shore planer board. A cam-action arm and adjustment screw let you set how much pull it takes to let go, so it can hold braid, lead core or mono while trolling for walleye, striper, salmon, steelhead, trout and muskie. It comes with a lock nut and measures about 6.5 inches long.
Best for
- Trolling for walleye or salmon
- Deep-water trolling with multiple lines
- Adjusting running depth during trolling
Skip if
- You fish stationary methods
- Your boat does not use planer boards
Strengths
- Adjustable tension allows fine-tuning when fish strike
- Alloy steel construction resists corrosion
- Works with lead core, monofilament, and superlines
Trade-offs
- Adds complexity to trolling setup and rigging
- Requires practice to adjust tension correctly for different line weights
- Must be compatible with specific planer board model
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | downrigger tension control |
|---|---|
| Material | Alloy steel |
| Finish | Stainless steel |
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